HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - HL16-05 503 East Worth StreetTO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
J. SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: JUNE 21, 2016
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL16-05
APPLICANT: Neil & Lorie Payne
PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 503 East Worth
Street and platted as Lots 1, 2 and W Y2 of 3, Block
108, College Heights Addition.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property located
at 503 East Worth Street and platted as Lots 1 2 and W Y2 of 3 Block 108 College
Heights Addition as the C J Wall House.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their January 27, 2016 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property, CA16-41 was approved April 14, 2016 to
replace two windows and paint the exterior of the residence.
This Bungalow style home was built in 1908 by the prolific Grapevine builders Frank and
Charles Estill for the C. J. Wall family. The horizontal design of the house and such
detailing as the "wings" on the tapering porch columns and the cresting on the roof, lend an
air of brisk modernity to the house. The house features a front porch spanning the width of
the house which faces south, with two large picture windows flanking the front door. A
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breezeway attaching the garage to the house was added later. This house is listed as a
Contributing Property on the College Heights Historic District listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Two pioneer Grapevine families were joined on Nov. 8, 1906, when Beulah Estill married
Clifford Jenkins Wall. They had both been born in Grapevine and were both graduates
from Grapevine College. Cliff, son of Zachary Taylor and Virginia A. Wall, had always lived
on the corner of Main Street and East Franklin. Beulah was the fourth child of Charles C.
and Eleanor Thomas Estill. Cliff and Beulah lived in the home on Main Street until they
built a new house in 1908. The new home was on the corner of Worth and Dooley and
seemed so far from town that Cliff bought a bicycle to get to and from the drugstore he
owned until he sold the store to John Spinks in 1920 and went to work in Farmers National
Bank.
Their children were Mary Virginia Wall Simmons; Gordon (who died at age 1); Josephine
Wall Wright; and James Estill Wall. Their childhood was always spent with `outsiders' in
their home. They lived near the Grapevine Public School, so they boarded a teacher or
two. Mary Virginia married Hugh Simmons and remained in the Grapevine area; the
Simmons were in the dairy business. Mary Virginia graduated from SMU and was a
teacher in the Birdville ISD. She was a great community leader and Grapevine historian.
Cliff was the brother of long-time Grapevine Mayor B. R. Wall. Their father, Zachary Taylor
Wall, was a charter member of the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association founded in
Dallas in 1879 to improve the quality of drugs and pharmaceutical services in the state.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential and is currently used as a
residential structure.
The subject property and the surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west
were zoned "R-1" Single Family District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
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NORTH:
"R-7.5"
Single Family Residential — residential structures
SOUTH:
"R-7.5"
Single Family Residential — residential structures
EAST:
"R-7.5"
Single Family Residential — residential structures
WEST:
"R-7.5"
Single Family Residential — residential structures
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The subject tract is located within "Zone A" Zone of Minimal Effect as defined on the
"Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" Map. Few
activities will be affected by aircraft sounds in "Zone A" except for sound sensitive activities
such as auditoriums, churches, schools, hospitals, and theaters. The applicant's proposal
is an appropriate use in this noise zone.
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a "RL" Residential Low Density land
use. The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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Exhibit F
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
APPLICANT/AGENT NAME
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS r4
CITY/STATE/ZIP6
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WORK PHONE �03 FAX NUMBER
APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
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3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME
ADDRESS
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WORK PHONE I )ZY 7qb)5 FAX NUMBER
4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 50!)C_
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT BLOCK ADDITION
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY-..... --ACRES _SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11 SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY J I I 1v fib "yl)n
7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
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THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
r. PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
APPLICANT
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
OWNER PRINT
OWNER SIGNATURE
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known to a (or roved t me on the oath of
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and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Given under m hand and seal of office this
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SEALFS KATHERINE HUNTER
Commission # 128850251 Notary Signature
My Commission Expires
January 16, 2020
The State of
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Before me on this day personally appeared
known to me (or proved to me on the oath of
or through (description of
identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
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1. Name
Historic C. J. Wall House
And/or common Lorie and Neil Payne House
2. Location
Address 503 E. Worth St. land survey Esther Moore
Location/neighborhood College Heights
block/lot 108 – lots 1, 2 and W Y2of 3 tract size
3. Current zoning -- Al Single Familv
Category
Ownership
Status
Present Use
— district
— public
x occupied
agriculture
museum
x building(s)
x private
unoccupied
commer-
park
cial
structure
work in pro-
education
_x residence
gress
site
Accessible
Entertain-
Religious
ment
yes: re-
govern-
scientific
stricted
ment
x yes: un-
industrial
transporta-
- restr.
tion
— no
military
other
5. Ownership
Current owner: Albert Neil and Lorie L. Payne phone:
Address: 503 E. Worth St, Grapevine, TX 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name & title David Klempin, Hist. Pres. Officer
organization: HPP Division – Grapevine CVB
Contact: Sallie Andrews, Consultant 817-410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys _1
x Tarrant County Historic Re-
sources
other
X National Register of Historic
Places
Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark
Texas Archaeological
Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Survey Veri- Yes No
Rec'd: fied:
9. Field Chk By
date:
10. Nomination
Archaeological
Site
Structure District
Structure & Site
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11. Historic Ownershi
original owner Clifford Jenkins Wall and Beulah Estill Wall
significant later owner(s) D. E. Austin (Main Street pharmacy owner) owned the
W % of lot 3
12. Construction Dates
Original 1908
alterations/additions
13. Architect
original construction Frank and Charles Estill, Builders
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
natural
urban design X
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One:
Excellent x deteriorat-
ed
Check One:
Unaltered x Original site
_ Good _ Ruins — altered _ Moved (date:_)
X Fair — unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include style(s) of
architecture, current condition and relationship to surrounding fabric (structures,
objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s) of architectural
detailing, embellishments and site details.
C. J. Wall House, c. 1913
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Bungalow style built in 1908 by the prolific Grapevine builders Frank and Charles
Estill. The horizontal design and such detailing as the "wings" on the tapering
porch columns and the cresting on the roof lend an air of brisk modernity to the
house. The house features a front porch spanning the width which faces south,
with two large picture windows flanking the front door.
A breezeway attaching the garage to the house was added later.
This house is listed as a Contributing Property on the College Heights Historic
District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
C. J. Wall House, c. 2002
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( Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special
events and important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
Two pioneer Grapevine families were joined on Nov. 8, 1906, when Beulah Estill
married Clifford Jenkins Wall. They had both been born in Grapevine and were
both graduates from Grapevine College. Cliff, son of Zachary Taylor and Virginia
A. Wall, had always lived on the corner of Main Street and East Franklin. Beulah
was the fourth child of Charles C. and Eleanor Thomas Estill. Cliff and Beulah
lied in the home on Main Street until they built a new house in 1908. The new
home was on the corner of Worth and Dooley and seemed so far from town that
Cliff bought a bicycle to get to and from the drugstore he owned until he sold the
store to John Spinks in 1920 and went to work in Farmers National Bank.
Their children were Mary Virginia Wall Simmons; Gordon (who died at age 1);
Josephine Wall Wright; and James Estill Wall. Their childhood was always spent
with `outsiders' in their home. They lived near the Grapevine Public School, so
they boarded a teacher or two. Evenings were spent with piano music, reading
and card games. Josephine and her family moved to Beaumont where she was
a teacher; James was a WWII fighter pilot in P51 fighter planes over China -
Burma -India. He was shot down in 1944 and became a prisoner of the Japanese
until the war was over. Mary Virginia married Hugh Simmons and remained in
the Grapevine area; the Simmons were in the dairy business. Mary Virginia
graduated from SMU and was a teacher in the Birdville ISD. She was a great
community leader and Grapevine historian.
Cliff was the brother of long-time Grapevine Mayor B. R. Wall. Their father,
Zachary Taylor Wall, was a charter member of the Texas State Pharmaceutical
Association founded in Dallas in 1879 to improve the quality of drugs and phar-
maceutical services in the state.
C. J. Wall House in Background, photo 1910
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Corner of Porch on left, C. J. Wall House, photo 1910
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Grapevine Area History book; Tarrant County Historical Resources Survey book.
17.Attachments
X District or Site map
Site Plan
x Photos (historic & current)
Additional descriptive mate-
rial
Footnotes
Other
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Desiqnation Merit
A. Character, interest or value
as part of the development,
heritage or cultural charac-
teristics of the City of
Grapevine, State of Texas
of the United States.
B. Location as the site of a
significant historical event.
x G. Identification as the work of x
an architect or master
builder whose individual
work has influenced the de-
velopment of the city.
C. Identification with a person x
or persons who significantly
contributed to the culture
and development of the city.
D. Exemplification of the cul- x
tural, economic, social or
historical heritage of the city
E. Portrayal of the environment
of a group of people in an
era of history characterized
by a distinctive architectural
style.
F. Embodiment of distinguish- x
ing characteristics of an ar-
chitectural type or speci-
men.
H. Embodiment of elements of
architectural design, detail,
materials or craftsmanship
which represent a signifi-
cant architectural innova-
tion.
Relationship to other dis- x
tinctive buildings, sites or
areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a
plan based on historic, cul-
tural or architectural motif.
J. Unique location of singular
physical characteristics rep-
resenting an established
and familiar visual feature of
a neighborhood, community
or the city.
K. Archaeological value in that
it has produced or can be
expected to produce data
affecting theories of historic
or prehistoric value.
L. Value as an aspect of x
community sentiment or
public pride.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization
Program requests the Grapevine Histor-
ic Preservation Commission to deem
this nominated landmark meritorious of
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,
City of Grapevine Comprehensive Zon-
ing Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preser-
vation Commission endorses the
Preservation Criteria, policy recommen-
dations and landmark boundary as pre-
sented by the City of Grapevine Devel-
opment Services Department.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion
David Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department
Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society
have a cooperative marker program for properties that are officially (individually or lo-
cated within) designated Historic Landmark Sub -districts. Please indicate if you are in-
terested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of
the markers, however, the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the me-
dallion and text plaque (second option), per year, on a first come, first serve basis.
Check One:
o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic
Landmark Plaque for my property from the Historic
Preservation Commission. I understand there is no fee
for this plaque.
o No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my
property.
o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic
Marker (medallion and text plaque) for my property
from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
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('olligc tiU ecl ! lig Wi ie Uiw ii I. dc6i,nand h� file
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1998
o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
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o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
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o Historic Landmark
o Historic District
o Historic Landmark
o Historic District
Marker, existing
Marker, existing
Marker, new GHS
Marker, new
GHS marker.
GHS marker.
marker.
GHS marker.
House
503 East Worth
Grapevine,
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
636 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
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PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
■ Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
■ Windows
■ Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
Infill
Additions to Historic Buildings
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C. J. Wall House
Bungalow style built in 1908 by the prolific Grapevine builders Frank and Charles Estill.
The horizontal design and such detailing as the "wings" on the tapering porch columns and
the cresting on the roof lend an air of brisk modernity to the house. The house features a
front porch spanning the width which faces south, with two large picture windows flanking
the front door.
A breezeway attaching the garage to the house was added later.
Page 3
This house is listed as a Contributing Property on the College Heights Historic District listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Two pioneer Grapevine families were joined on Nov. 8, 1906, when Beulah Estill married
Clifford Jenkins Wall. They had both been born in Grapevine and were both graduates
from Grapevine College. Cliff, son of Zachary Taylor and Virginia A. Wall, had always lived
on the corner of Main Street and East Franklin. Beulah was the fourth child of Charles C.
and Eleanor Thomas Estill. Cliff and Beulah lied in the home on Main Street until they built
a new house in 1908. The new home was on the corner of Worth and Dooley and seemed
so far from town that Cliff bought a bicycle to get to and from the drugstore he owned until
he sold the store to John Spinks in 1920 and went to work in Farmers National Bank.
Their children were Mary Virginia Wall Simmons; Gordon (who died at age 1); Josephine
Wall Wright; and James Estill Wall. Their childhood was always spent with `outsiders' in
their home. They lived near the Grapevine Public School, so they boarded a teacher or
two. Evenings were spent with piano music, reading and card games. Josephine and her
family moved to Beaumont where she was a teacher; James was a WWII fighter pilot in
P51 fighter planes over China -Burma -India. He was shot down in 1944 and became a
prisoner of the Japanese until the war was over. Mary Virginia married Hugh Simmons and
remained in the Grapevine area; the Simmons were in the dairy business. Mary Virginia
graduated from SMU and was a teacher in the Birdville ISD. She was a great community
leader and Grapevine historian.
Cliff was the brother of long-time Grapevine Mayor B. R. Wall. Their father, Zachary Taylor
Wall, was a charter member of the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association founded in
Dallas in 1879 to improve the quality of drugs and pharmaceutical services in the state.
C. J. Wall House in Background, photo 1910
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Corner of Porch on left, C. J. Wall House, photo 1910
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Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space.
Avoid rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as
walks, drives and fences, which help define the residence's historic value.
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the
building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape.
Buildings should be set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use.
For example, a residential setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby
structures, with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a
manner consistent with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain
spacing patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed
(unless proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the
character of the landscaped yard can be reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the
district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front
or corner side yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to
the strengthening of the residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District.
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Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the
height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the building fagade line;
it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of security by allowing views to and
from the sidewalk.
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Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around property
and gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or decorative wire
fences were the common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally, picket fences
surrounded the front of the house while rail and wire fences surrounded the agricultural
portions of the property. Maintain historic fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences are
appropriate. Avoid chain-link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences for the
street sides of property. Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed in the rear
yard and behind the front fagade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be
installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front fagade of a historic
building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those
portions of historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-kind, matching
the original in material, design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non -historic
fences, or new fences are proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will
compliment the historic boundary of the property without concealing the historic character
of the property.
I D MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and
other pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner side
yards or should be set back from the edges of roofs, and screened so that they are not
visible to pedestrians and do not detract from the historic character of buildings.
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Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or when
preservation is not possible duplicate the original building element.
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When rehabilitating, remove non -historic alterations
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style
may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the
original style of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and level of
detail of the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older structures or
additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill that the
renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations may date from before
1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in
kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to
historic siding materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves
the removal of original decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets,
window and door trim, etc. New synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of existing
such materials is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish
and appearance.
Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary, replaced
with synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding
over existing wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic
patina, finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture
of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an
appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house.
When possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic
period; the right colors respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s)
appropriate to the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the
Minor Exterior Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted
palette may be reviewed by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness
process.
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Original window framing and liter (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of
non -original windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows.
Use same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very
slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be
used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of
windows and doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are
available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the
exterior historic character of the building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm
windows constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over
one sashes) are recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
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New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
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The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage
similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication. New construction proposals and
the rehabilitation of non -historic buildings will be reviewed based on these Criteria.
Judgement will be based on the compatibility of the design within the context of the
property's adjacent and nearby historic buildings.
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The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic period of
significance including massing, scale, fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly contemporary.
Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately
replicated may a reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form, cornice
line and materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the
heights of adjacent structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent) and brick are
appropriate exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel
aggregate materials shall never be used.
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible;
otherwise they should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice
lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th century
buildings where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and
should be maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If
this is not possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18
inches from the historic building facade or a connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily
apparent from the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should be
replicated when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs,
drawings, or remaining physical evidence. If no evidence exists, elements typical of the
architectural style may be used. Historic photographs can provide information on the
original elements of the building.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL16-05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1, 2 AND Y/2 3, BLOCK 108,
COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADDITION OF THE ARCHIBALD
LEONARD SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE C J WALL HOUSE HISTORIC
DISTRICT PRESERVATION CRITERIA; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND
AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character
of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view
to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout this city;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was
made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes
health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding
of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has also
found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this
property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict
designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best
interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps
promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL16-05) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family District Regulations within the following described property: 503 East Worth Street
and platted as Lots 1, 2 and Y2 3, Block 108, College Heights Addition of the Archibald
Leonard Survey, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
made a part of hereof; and, in addition thereto, the adoption of the C J Wall Historic District
Preservation Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the
said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled
Exhibit "B".
Ordinance No. 2
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the official zoning
map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "H" zoning designation.
Section 3. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land herein
above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of
Grapevine zoning ordinances and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City
of Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been
designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated
to exist in the foreseeable future, to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from
fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent
overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate
provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other
public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial
needs and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable
consideration, among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability
for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the
City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said
ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of
land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity
of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein.
Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum
not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 8. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
Ordinance No. 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of June, 2016.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
FTAI
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 4